Speech-Language Pathologist

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Area 4 Office (Cranberry Portage)

Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide support to Nursery-Grade 12 students. Reporting to the Area Superintendent, the Speech-Language Pathologist works collaboratively with the Student Services Team, school personnel, parents and other clinical disciplines to deliver a comprehensive range of services to students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba and possess a valid Certificate of Practice
• Valid Manitoba School Clinician (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) Certificate (or eligibility for)
• Three years of relevant experience would be an asset
• Current knowledge regarding developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License is required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and make decisions independently and/or through collaboration as required
• Demonstrated skills in caseload management
• Excellent computer/technology skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and using culturally affirming approaches preferred

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete communication skills assessments and provide an interpretation of the results
• Provide recommendations for treatment and intervention programs for children with speech and language disorders.
• Participate in the development of appropriate educational programs to meet the learning needs of children with speech and language difficulties.
• Train and provide resource recommendations to support teachers, parents and educational assistants with the implementation of programs
• Provide ongoing support and consultation while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatments prescribed
• Maintain up to date clinical documentation
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Adheres to Frontier School Division policies and procedures

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• cover letter
• current resume
• list of three professional references including contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant’s performance in the applicant’s current or recent assignment

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.ca

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.